Mritika Senthil | Bias on full display: How Penn’s ignorant activists are hurting us all

By Mritika Senthil · May 3, 2024

Columnist Mritika Senthil explores the search for a middle ground as Penn’s recent protests reveal the limits of ideologies both for and against Israel. 

Eric Najera | A reminder to respect others

By Eric Najera · May 2, 2024

Columnist Eric Najera reminds campus to treat others with respect despite stressful times.

Mariana Martinez | Quarter system: the key to a liberal arts education

By Mariana Martinez · May 2, 2024

Columnist Mariana Martinez argues that the quarter system would provide Penn several advantages regarding breadth and depth in the study of different disciplines.

Daniel J. Hopkins and Gall Sigler | On-campus protests reflect stark generational divide on Israel-Palestine

By Gall Sigler and Daniel J. Hopkins · May 2, 2024

Guest Columnists Daniel Hopkins and Gall Sigler argue it’s not just the Penn community–survey evidence shows a stark generational divide on Israel-Palestine.

Michelle Lyu | We shall not be moved

By Michelle Lyu · May 2, 2024

Guest Columnist Michelle Lyu writes about the meaning of the student anti-war protests. 

Akiva Berkowitz | The long, winding road to mediocrity

By Akiva Berkowitz · May 2, 2024

Columnist Akiva Berkowitz reflects on the encampment at Penn and questions why it has yet to be properly shut down. 

Reflections on the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Penn

By Yomi Abdi · May 2, 2024

Members of the Penn community share their thoughts and perspectives on the ongoing Gaza Solidarity Encampment, Penn's response to the demonstration, and its impact on campus life and discourse.

Hanadi Abdulkadir | How to finish off the spring semester strong

By Hanadi Abdulkadir · April 30, 2024

Columnist Hanadi Abdulkadir highlights the importance of maintaining your stress levels through the last stretch of the spring semester. 

Beatriz Báez | The doctor will, in fact, not see you now

By Beatriz Báez · April 30, 2024

Columnist Beatriz Báez investigates the University of Pennsylvania Health System’s current inefficiencies and discusses the need for a deep reconstruction.

Jack Lakis | This is where Penn doesn’t lead the vote

By Jack Lakis · April 29, 2024

Columnist Jack Lakis argues that Penn Student Government has an insufficient presence on campus.

Joseph Houlden | Beyond the Greek letters: A dive into fraternity life at Penn

By Joseph Houlden · April 29, 2024

Guest Columnist Joe Houlden offers a critical reflection on the highs and lows of navigating fraternity culture as a UK exchange student.

Mia Vesely | Peaceful protest belongs on college campuses

By Mia Vesely · April 28, 2024

Columnist Mia Vesely defends student-led encampments for Gaza and why free speech matters.

Seema Parmar | Want to motivate climate action? Share your climate story

By Seema Parmar · April 28, 2024

Guest Columnist Seema Parmar argues that members of the Penn community should share their personal experiences with climate change to reinforce motivation for climate action.

Francesco Salamone | Social status pie: The hierarchy game we all play

By Francesco Salamone · April 28, 2024

Columnist Francesco Salamone argues that the craving to be seen and admired plays a larger role in campus dynamics than we think, socially and psychologically.

Four History Professors | Speak to protesters’ first demand

By Four History Professors · April 27, 2024

Four history professors remind us that Philadelphia’s history of struggles over ethical choices is pertinent today.

Madeline Kohn | A place on campus to ask questions

By Madeline Kohn · April 27, 2024

Madeline Kohn reflects on an interfaith seder, the recent protests at Columbia, and a future for Israel/Palestine discourse at Penn. 

Ashti Tiwari | The ABCs of BFS

By Ashti Tiwari · April 27, 2024

Columnist Ashti Tiwari shares a realistic overview of her experience with the Integrated Studies Program as a Benjamin Franklin Scholar.